Packers restructure Jolly’s deal, an indication he might stay

Posted by Darin Gantt on March 12, 2013, 2:59 PM EDT

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The Packers haven’t declared that they’re bringing Johnny Jolly back, but they just made it easier to swallow if they did.

When Jolly was suspended in 2010 for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, he had been tendered a $2.521 million contract as a restricted free agent. Since that contract tolled during his suspension, the Packers retained his rights.

He isn’t very good at getting to the QB, but was pretty solid against the run and batted a lot of balls down in 2009. Bring him in for camp and see what he’s got left in the tank since defensive line is one of the thinner groups on the team.

Yes!!! This might seem like an insane move by Thompson, but I was hoping they would give this guy another shot. He was a stud when he played and was a great locker room guy, well-liked by his teammates.
PackerNation welcomes you back JJ and we pray for your continued health (on and off the field) and much success!

Apart from Having the best name ever for a D-lineman, this guy brought a tenacity to the Packers’ defense that is much needed today. Hope he makes the team; I’m all for second chances.

thejuddstir says:Mar 12, 2013 3:28 PM

Gotta laugh at the “always right” packer fans. when their team can’t or won’t sign someone, it’s “good ridance” but when they do something like bringing a drug dealing felon back it becomes “all for giving him a second chance”….but when it’s one of the other 31 teams, packer fans ridicule the hell out of them. Here’s hoping they do sign the felon. Packer fans like to think they are intelligent football fans but the rest of the league’s fans know just a little bit better than that. Go shovel those bleachers off you fools for minimum wage, it will get you your next 12pak of “milwaukee’s best”, LOL

Jolly was a fool to redo his contract
with greenbay.. he should know thats a setup. so greenbay wont have to pay him his 2 million when they cut him. It aint NO way Jolly puts that helmet on this season

The only knuckleheads like this the Packers will take are those directly connected to Ted Thompson – Koren Robinson being a previous one. Unlikely he makes the team.

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Thompson drafted Jolly.

This isn’t a foolish move by Thompson nor is it a stroke of genius. The risk:reward ratio on this one is extremely low. Nothing to lose by taking a look at the guy. Given that he’s been out of football for more than three years, it seems highly unlikely he will see the field again. Jolly is like any other street free agent. The Pack just gets a free look at him before anyone else.

He spent 6 months in prison for possessing something you can buy OTC in Canada and much of Europe. I sleep better at night knowing dangerous criminals like him are in prison.

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In Canada, you can get codeine which comes in a pill OTC. The pill is 8 mg codeine/325 mg aspirin. You can also get some sort of pill that contains a combination of codeine and caffeine. The reason these pills are available is the caffeine and/or aspirin reduces the sedating effect of the codeine. Jolly had about a pound of codeine. Enough for 60,000 or so of those pills. So, the statement about buying codeine OTC in Canada or Europe is inconsequential.

He was effective when he was playing, he would be great at getting hands up.

I also believe that with Worthy being out a bit this season with an injury they do need the depth,

Other words they will probably release him during pre-season cuts if nothing else.

deltaoracle says:Mar 12, 2013 3:44 PM

Viking fans – the prohibition on making sarcastic comments toward a team which has actually won at least one world championship is still in effect for you, for the 52nd year. Please act accordingly.
Jolly may or may not have anything left, but with the Packers very needy on the DL it doesn’t hurt to find out. He’s getting a very rare third chance in life. I hope he realizes it and acts accordingly.

gbmickey says:Mar 12, 2013 3:44 PM

Chitown your Packer jealousy is quite unhealthy. Your posts are making less and less sense.

irishgary says:Mar 12, 2013 3:48 PM

@contra74

Your post is pretty dumb, which is usual.

It’s a no risk move by Thompson and another good move by him.

Now The Vikings handling of percy was pure genious. We all know you’ll blow it on the draft picks and get nothign in return.

Nice to see you guys down to one legit player and paying for a new stadium.

If Jolly committed a violent crime. I would agree with dumping him (battery, shooting, killing dogs, raping, etc). But drugs are an addiction, as is drinking, smoking, etc. They do deserve a second chance, however, he is on his third.

Viking fans – the prohibition on making sarcastic comments toward a team which has actually won at least one world championship is still in effect for you, for the 52nd year. Please act accordingly.
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If you actually care about history, the Vikings have 1 world championship. However, history revisionists such as the Packer fanbase will beg to differ. So, I pass your silly ‘test’

stellarperformance says:Mar 12, 2013 5:19 PM

Some of the best employees I have hired were ex-cons looking for a second chance when nobody else would look at them twice. Hard workers…not all, but many. I hope he falls into the category of taking advantage of a second lease on life. He would be a great addtion…if he is in decent shape.

stellarperformance says:Mar 12, 2013 5:21 PM

contra74 says:
Mar 12, 2013 4:34 PM
If you actually care about history, the Vikings have 1 world championship. However, history revisionists such as the Packer fanbase will beg to differ. So, I pass your silly ‘test’
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You failed to mention the annual championship nearly always won by Vikings fans….Beating Dead Horses.

In Canada, you can get codeine which comes in a pill OTC. The pill is 8 mg codeine/325 mg aspirin. You can also get some sort of pill that contains a combination of codeine and caffeine. The reason these pills are available is the caffeine and/or aspirin reduces the sedating effect of the codeine. Jolly had about a pound of codeine. Enough for 60,000 or so of those pills. So, the statement about buying codeine OTC in Canada or Europe is inconsequential.
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Actually Jolly had a 14oz of soda and 4 oz of cough syrup. In Texas they measure the entire drink/package and not the actual drug content.

If you actually care about history, the Vikings have 1 world championship. However, history revisionists such as the Packer fanbase will beg to differ. So, I pass your silly ‘test’
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When is this alleged World Championship that they won? Are you counting the NFL Championship the year they lost (what history and everyone else outside of Minnesota recognizes as the real World Championship) to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl? By that logic, does that give the Packers 2 more World Championships in addition to their victories in Super Bowl I & II? So we’re up to 15 now? I like the way you revise things!

The Vikings are the longest-existing team in any of the 4 major North American sports leagues to have never won the ultimate title game in their sport. Nice.